Clarke, John

62 Risbygate St, Bury St Edmunds

The brewery is shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century (larger map)

It has since been demolished.

In 1844 White's Directory John Clarke is listed as a brewer (15 Crown St)

In 1855 White's Directory John Clarke is listed as a brewer (74 Risbygate St)

In 1861 census John Clarke (47y from Bury St Edmunds) is listed as a Maltster & brewer employing 3 men (at 74 Risbygate St).

In 1865 John Clarke is listed as a maltster & brewer.

In 1874 John Clarke is listed at 62 Risbygate st

In 1892 John Clarke is listed at 62 Risbygate st

In 1900 the Clarke Brothers are listed as brewers & maltsters (at 87 Risbygate st),

In 1912 the Clarke Brothers are listed as brewers & maltsters at the Risbygate Brewery (Risbygate st)

Acquired by Greene King & Sons in May 1917 (together with 28 public houses) and closed.